Fans will be pleased to note that Rupert's rumoured pants-dropping entrance gets yet more airtime a mere six seconds in, as well as a very frantic Sir Frank rushing around beneath...a blanket.

Rupert/Sir Frank's interactions with his fellow cast are well documented and it seems that Rupert's comments on his neurotic, kleptomaniac counter-part are spot on!

Also,in celebration of Opening Nightthe production will be featured on the digital billboard of the Thompson Reuters building. Showcasing audience engagement, selfies and photos with the hastag #itsonlyaselfie will be live-streamed from 5.30pm - 10.30pm (EDT).

Watch the full feature below:

Are you seeing or have you seen the show? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter by using the hashtag #itsonlysirfrank!

"No. I don't read them, no. I'm quite scared of them. I mean, the last play I did — it's such a big thing… They have so much power as well, so it does scare me to read them. I just wait for the quotes that come up on the marquee. But, I think it's a really interesting thing for an audience to witness...what it's like for the creative people to read reviews and the tension and misery it could cause."

While Rupert may not read his own reviews, we're excited to read, what must be, some glowing reviews for Rupert and the rest of the cast. May they break a leg at opening night tomorrow!

If you’ve been following our latest posts here and on social media, last night (Thursday, August 28) was opening night for the first preview of It’s Only A Play. One of our staff members had the privilege of attending Rupert's Broadway debut, and she graced us with live updates on Twitter:

"Well, what can we share? Rupert truly shines on stage. He also hilariously drops his trousers mere moments into his performance."

Claire enjoyed herself so much that she also added, in a perfect recap, "Rupert Grint was not born to be Ron Weasley; Rupert Grint was born to be on stage. @ItsOnlyAPlay"

We weren't the only ones tweeting about how great the preview was either. The explore page was utterly flooded with raving reviews! Including @SammieWiedre saying (with attached Instagram photo):

"Rupert Grint along with the rest of the cast of It's Only a Play was fantastic and so in point tonight at the first preview. Phenomenal work!!!! A must see"

As evidenced in the video below, it was a sold out show and received a standing ovation at the end:

After the show, various members of the cast greeted audience members at the stage door. View photos of Rupert, F. Murray Abraham, Matthew Broderick, Megan Mullally, Nathan Lane, Stockard Channing, and Micah Stock on the Playbill website.

The Playbill website also includes an interview with Rupert discussing his past childhood theatre experiences and how they shaped him into the actor he is today.

This is also the first (and only) time he'll turn 26 in New York City! Heading from London to NYC can be a big change, but we've created this Birthday Card post by RupertGrint.net on Facebook for fans to wish him good luck and send their birthday wishes!

We've also curated a special NYC themed birthday playlist for your enjoyment, filled with 26 songs, on Spotify.

And as a special bonus, in honor of Rupert's catchy single, "Lightning," recorded for Postman Pat: The Movie, we thought it would be a pleasant birthday tribute to "cover" it by our staff!

Wishing you the very best 26th birthday Rupert, we hope it's electrifying.

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